I’m a fan of bags by Lo & Sons, a family-run, woman-founded, Asian American-owned brand based in NYC. I wear my Waverly belt bag often and when I travel, I bring this backpack, (reviewed here). So, I was delighted when the company sent me one of their new bags, the Nouvelle, to try.

The Nouvelle is a crossbody bag with a cute dome shape that echos that of Lo & Son’s laptop bag, the O.G. 2.

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Size: I consider this bag a small size. At 7″x 9″ with a 3″ depth, it’s compact. I already own a couple crossbody bags similar in size, so I wasn’t sure that the Nouvelle was going to offer anything new. But after trying the bag out for a few months, I love it. The organization, which I’ll get into below, is great.

Weight: At 11.5 oz it’s lightweight. Heavy bags are a dealbreaker for me, so I appreciate how Lo & Sons lists the weight of their bags as well as the dimensions in the description. This is an important piece of information that’s often missing from other retailers.

Nouvelle Crossbody Bag – $131 on sale ($175 originally). Organizational pockets galore, including card slots, a mesh slot for phone, and a zippered interior pocket.

The Nouvelle is a well-designed bag with the kind of thoughtful organization that I’ve come to expect from Lo & Sons.

Organization: The Nouvelle is a well-designed bag with the kind of thoughtful organization that I’ve come to expect from Lo & Sons. There’s an array of pockets including an outside zippered pocket, two interior mesh pockets (one that is portrait-orientation for a phone), one interior zippered pocket, plus three card slots. Oh, and a key leash. Gotta love that key leash. The zipper on the main compartment is a double zipper, so you can conveniently zip it closed in either direction.

Though the Nouvelle bag is nylon, it feels luxe.

Materials: Lo & Sons cares about sustainability and it shows in the materials they use. In this case: recycled, water-resistant nylon. The removable, adjustable strap is cushioned, not at all flimsy, with Nopal cactus “leather” trim. I also appreciate that the lining, with its hummingbird print, is a different — and lighter — color than the exterior. It makes it easy to find things.

For being made out of nylon, the Nouvelle can strike an elegant look. The shape is minimalist. The finish has the slightest of sheens while gold hardware elevates its look. This makes the bag versatile. It works as an everyday bag for casual outfits, but you can also deploy it for dressier occasions. The versatility makes this bag a good choice for travel since it can be dressed up or down.

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I find that the Nouvelle is great for all my essentials, and then some. I can fit my wallet, keys, phone, reusable bag, big sunglasses case, lip balm, a small notebook and pen, and even a petite bottle of water.

The bag comes in black and navy. While the retail price of $175 is not cheap, it’s for a product that’s ethically and sustainably made, and of excellent quality. My other Lo & Sons bags have worn well over the years, and I’d expect no different from this one.

Lo & Sons also holds sales many times a year, including right now. Through March 19, everything is 25% off with the code WHM25 for Women’s History Month. Five percent of proceeds will go to 500 Women Scientists. That brings the price of the Nouvelle down to $131.

Overall, this bag impressed me with its construction and just how darn handy it is. It’s a smart choice for a bag of this size.

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